Professional writing in speech-language pathology and audiology

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Contents Introduction 1. Getting Started Beginnings of Speech-Language Pathology Beginnings of Audiology About the Deaf Community and Hearing Impairment Current Issues English Mechanics Parts of Speech Grammatical Morphemes Phrase Structure Rules Exercises References 2. Writing Rules Errors in Form Writing Form (punctuation, spelling, grammatical morphemes) Punctuation Spelling Grammatical Morphemes and Common Confusions Writing Content and Composition (Semantics, Sentence Structure) Exercises Final Note References 3. Evidence-Based Writing Writing a Professional Paper/Journal Article A. Title B. Abstract C. Introduction D. Methods E. Results F. Discussion and Conclusion G. References Exercises References 4. Ethics of Professional Writing The ASHA Code of Ethics Principle of Ethics I Principle of Ethics II Principle of Ethics III Principle of Ethics IV Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) The Institutional Review Board The Belmont Report National Institutes of Health (NIH) Training Course Conclusion Exercises References Appendix 4–A. S ample Institutional Review Board Research Review Form 5. Referencing Resources History of the Library Collections Books Scholarly Journals Audiovisual Materials Microforms Services The Organization of Information: Catalogs and Databases Conducting a Search Interlibrary Loans/Reciprocal Library Privileges Reference Services Reserve Items Course Packs Copyright Material Plagiarism Citing References From Print Books and Journals Writing References in APA Style: Review of Selected APA-Style (2010) Reference List and In-Text Citation Formats Exercises References 6. Internet Resources What is the Internet? Syntax, Semantics, and Jargon Internet Glossary: A n Exercise in Futility Uses and Abuses Citing References from the Internet Electronic Article Electronic Article (where the format is modified from the print version) Specific Internet Document Article in an Internet-Only Journal Evaluating Internet Sources for Professional Writing Peer-Reviewed Journals Peer-Review Process Which Internet Resources Should We Use (And Which Should We Avoid)? Do Use Don’t Use Should We Use These Internet Resources? Why or Why Not? Final Note Exercises References 7. Writing for Oral Presentation Preparing the Oral Presentation Developing the Speech Outlining the Presentation Delivering the Oral Presentation Computer-Generated Presentations Creating Computer-Generated Presentations Factors in Effective Speech Delivery Tips for Delivering the Speech Sample Computer-Generated Presentation Professional Presentations I. T he Poster Presentation II. T he Platform Presentation III. T he Short Course Exercises References 8. The Diagnostic Report Diagnostic Labeling Threats to Accurate Diagnosis Rules for Diagnosis Rule 1 Rule 2 Rule 3 Rule 4 Rule 5 Writing the Diagnostic Report The Logic of Report Writing The Diagnostic Report Format Guidelines for Writing Diagnostic Reports in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Writing Aspects Format Sections of the Diagnostic Report Report Drafts Writing the History Diagnostic Report Format — Speech and Language Referral Information Background Information Assessment Information Clinical Impressions Recommendations Diagnostic Protocol Worksheet — Speech and Language Referral Information Background Information Assessment Information Sample of Diagnostic Report Writing in Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Evaluation Report — Original Speech-Language Evaluation Report — Revised Version Diagnostic Report Format — Audiology History Assessment Information Clinical Impressions Recommendations Diagnostic Protocol Worksheet — Audiology History Assessment Information Sample of Diagnostic Report Writing in Audiology Audiologic Evaluation Report — Original Audiology Evaluation Report — Edited Exercises References 9. Clinical Goals, Reports, and Referrals Informed Consent and Permission Justification Informed Consent Form Permission Form Writing Clinical Observations Writing Goals for Therapy Types of Professional Reports I. Treatment (Therapy Session) Format Plan in Speech-Language Pathology II. Progress Report Guidelines for Writing Progress Reports in Speech-Language Pathology Progress Report: Writing Style Worksheet Edited Progress Report in Speech-Language Pathology III. Audiogram Form Report IV. Medical Chart Logs/Reports Professional Correspondence Professional Referrals/Sending Reports Sample Authorization of Release of Information Form Correspondence Via Electronic Media Letters to Professionals Cover Letters for Professional Reports Letters as Reports Exercises References 10. Writing for Professional Advancement Writing for Professional Advancement I. Resumes Do’s Don’ts Letterhead Education Certifications/Licenses Professional Experience Awards/Honors Publications Professional Presentations Research Professional Affiliations/Activities Skills References Sample Student Resume Format II. Cover Letters for Resumes Resume Cover Letter Format Sample Resume Cover Letter III. Portfolios Sample Portfolio Checklist of Clinical Work in Audiology Sample Portfolio Checklist of Clinical Work in Speech-Language Pathology (Adelphi University Codes) IV. Professional Correspondence Via Electronic Media Sections of Formal Correspondence Sample E-Mail Correspondence Multiple-Choice Tests The Stem The Options Graduate Record Examination (GRE®) Praxis® Examinations in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Exercises References Index